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The Decorative House: Antiques & Interiors
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The Decorative House: Antiques & Interiors

Specialist Antiques & Interiors auction

Antiques, mid century modern furniture and decorative objects, silver and jewellery

Auction dates
30 Sep 2023 11:00 BST
Viewing dates
28 Sep 2023 09:30 - 17:00 BST
29 Sep 2023 09:30 - 17:00 BST
30 Sep 2023 09:30 - 11:00 BST
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There are 247 lots within this auction
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), an Edo period Japanese diptych of woodblock prints depicting Kato
Lot 620
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), an Edo period Japanese diptych of woodblock prints depicting Kato
80 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Two Japanese bronze hand mirrors, Meiji period, c. 1900, each decorated in relief with cranes and
Lot 621
Two Japanese bronze hand mirrors, Meiji period, c. 1900, each decorated in relief with cranes and
45 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A Chinese blue and white porcelain rouleau vase, probably 19th century, the neck painted with a
Lot 622
A Chinese blue and white porcelain rouleau vase, probably 19th century, the neck painted with a
700 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Indian School, 19th century, a Princess and turbanned attendant feeding a goat, gouache on paper,
Lot 623
Indian School, 19th century, a Princess and turbanned attendant feeding a goat, gouache on paper,
50 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Indo-Chinese patinated bronze Avalokitesvara, eleven-headed, modelled standing on a triangular
Lot 624
An Indo-Chinese patinated bronze Avalokitesvara, eleven-headed, modelled standing on a triangular
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Taxidermy: a European Barn Owl (Tyto Alba), full mount, perched on a rock on a circular wooden base.
Lot 625
Taxidermy: a European Barn Owl (Tyto Alba), full mount, perched on a rock on a circular wooden base.
200 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Taxidermy: a European Jay (Garrulus Glandarius), full mount, perched on bark. 24cm
Lot 626
Taxidermy: a European Jay (Garrulus Glandarius), full mount, perched on bark. 24cm
95 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Taxidermy: a Curlew (Numenius Arquata), full mount, modelled standing amidst reeds. Height 37cm
Lot 627
Taxidermy: a Curlew (Numenius Arquata), full mount, modelled standing amidst reeds. Height 37cm
65 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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Taxidermy: a Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus Pictus), full mount, on a circular wooden plinth.
Lot 628
Taxidermy: a Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus Pictus), full mount, on a circular wooden plinth.
100 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Property of the late Countess Haig: Asprey & Co., a porcelain-mounted brass stationery box with
Lot 629
Property of the late Countess Haig: Asprey & Co., a porcelain-mounted brass stationery box with
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Property of the late Countess Haig: a George III mahogany knife box, of serpentine form, later
Lot 630
Property of the late Countess Haig: a George III mahogany knife box, of serpentine form, later
50 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Two 19th century painted French fans, each mounted in a glazed giltwood case: the first with gilt-
Lot 631
Two 19th century painted French fans, each mounted in a glazed giltwood case: the first with gilt-
180 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An Edwardian satinwood-inlaid mahogany twin-handled tray, oval, with brass handles, inlaid to the
Lot 632
An Edwardian satinwood-inlaid mahogany twin-handled tray, oval, with brass handles, inlaid to the
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late 19th century white metal-mounted dirk ,with tapering notched and fullered blade (unmarked),
Lot 633
A late 19th century white metal-mounted dirk ,with tapering notched and fullered blade (unmarked),
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of Staffordshire painted enamel candlesticks, last quarter of the 18th century, in two
Lot 634
A pair of Staffordshire painted enamel candlesticks, last quarter of the 18th century, in two
140 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Taxidermy, An Anglo-Indian elephants foot, mid 19th century, the ebonised rosewood hinged top carved
Lot 635
Taxidermy, An Anglo-Indian elephants foot, mid 19th century, the ebonised rosewood hinged top carved
85 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Aboriginal School, a eucalyptus bark painting depicting a boat, crocodiles and turtle, probably c.
Lot 636
Aboriginal School, a eucalyptus bark painting depicting a boat, crocodiles and turtle, probably c.
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Ottoman leather water flask or Matara, of characteristic form, from the hind quarters of an
Lot 637
An Ottoman leather water flask or Matara, of characteristic form, from the hind quarters of an
50 GBP
100 - 200 GBP
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Trans-Jordan Frontier Force: a medal group and original photos comprising Defence Medal, War
Lot 638
Trans-Jordan Frontier Force: a medal group and original photos comprising Defence Medal, War
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Trans-Jordan Frontier Force: two officer's Kalpak, astrakhan and red felt with silvered braid and
Lot 639
Trans-Jordan Frontier Force: two officer's Kalpak, astrakhan and red felt with silvered braid and
140 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A George III silver basting spoon, Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Boult, London 1801, fiddle
Lot 640
A George III silver basting spoon, Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan & James Boult, London 1801, fiddle
80 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A pair of George III Irish silver table spoons, Richard Archbold, Dublin 1810, Celtic Point pattern,
Lot 641
A pair of George III Irish silver table spoons, Richard Archbold, Dublin 1810, Celtic Point pattern,
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A silver-mounted glass claret jug, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 2000, the plain glass of baluster form
Lot 642
A silver-mounted glass claret jug, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 2000, the plain glass of baluster form
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A George III silver teapot on stand, Alexander Field, London 1815, the teapot of straight-sided
Lot 643
A George III silver teapot on stand, Alexander Field, London 1815, the teapot of straight-sided
260 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A good German silver box, late 19th century, probably Hanau, of circular form, the hinged cover
Lot 644
A good German silver box, late 19th century, probably Hanau, of circular form, the hinged cover
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A silver candle snuffer, A.J. Poole, Birmingham 1997, of conical form with flame finial on an
Lot 645
A silver candle snuffer, A.J. Poole, Birmingham 1997, of conical form with flame finial on an
70 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A pair of George IV silver berry spoons, James & Walter Marshall, Edinburgh 1826, with engraved
Lot 646
A pair of George IV silver berry spoons, James & Walter Marshall, Edinburgh 1826, with engraved
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late Victorian silver partial flatware service, Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, London 1897, further
Lot 647
A late Victorian silver partial flatware service, Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, London 1897, further
200 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A white metal filigree box, possibly Indo-Persian, of oblong form, the hinged cover, base and
Lot 648
A white metal filigree box, possibly Indo-Persian, of oblong form, the hinged cover, base and
75 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Two sets of four silver menu card holders, early 20th century: the first of two graduated discs on a
Lot 649
Two sets of four silver menu card holders, early 20th century: the first of two graduated discs on a
80 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A white metal vesta case, c. 1900, probably Japanese, of shaped oval form, the cover with mixed
Lot 650
A white metal vesta case, c. 1900, probably Japanese, of shaped oval form, the cover with mixed
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A set of six Edwardian silver buttons, Thomas White, London 1901, each chased with the image of a
Lot 651
A set of six Edwardian silver buttons, Thomas White, London 1901, each chased with the image of a
200 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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James Brent Ward (Scottish, contemporary), a silver, titanium and refractory metals seal-top
Lot 652
James Brent Ward (Scottish, contemporary), a silver, titanium and refractory metals seal-top
55 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A George III silver swing-handled basket, William Plummer, London 1787, of navette form, the
Lot 653
A George III silver swing-handled basket, William Plummer, London 1787, of navette form, the
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A George V Scottish silver three piece tea service, Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1911, each piece of
Lot 654
A George V Scottish silver three piece tea service, Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1911, each piece of
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A pair of George III Scottish silver sugar tongs, Robert Gray, Glasgow, c. 1790, with reeded
Lot 655
A pair of George III Scottish silver sugar tongs, Robert Gray, Glasgow, c. 1790, with reeded
35 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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An Edwardian silver-mounted tortoiseshell page turner, the silver handle hallmarked for Deakin &
Lot 656
An Edwardian silver-mounted tortoiseshell page turner, the silver handle hallmarked for Deakin &
75 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A rare pair of George IV silver grape shears or scissors, Queen's Pattern, Charles Rawlings,
Lot 657
A rare pair of George IV silver grape shears or scissors, Queen's Pattern, Charles Rawlings,
80 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A Chinese Export silver bowl, c. 1900, in the manner of Wang Hing, pierced and chased with roses and
Lot 658
A Chinese Export silver bowl, c. 1900, in the manner of Wang Hing, pierced and chased with roses and
100 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two late 19th century hardstone-mounted signet rings: the first with a shield-shaped panel of banded
Lot 659
Two late 19th century hardstone-mounted signet rings: the first with a shield-shaped panel of banded
220 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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An 18ct gold signet ring, the oval plaque engraved with a monogram; together with a 9ct gold
Lot 660
An 18ct gold signet ring, the oval plaque engraved with a monogram; together with a 9ct gold
260 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pair of 15ct yellow gold chainlink cufflinks, each oval plaque unengraved, stamped marks.
Lot 661
A pair of 15ct yellow gold chainlink cufflinks, each oval plaque unengraved, stamped marks.
200 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A yellow metal seal locket, c. 1900, the loop handle on scrolling supports over a rectangular
Lot 662
A yellow metal seal locket, c. 1900, the loop handle on scrolling supports over a rectangular
40 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A 9ct gold amethyst brooch, late 19th century, the large oval-cut stone claw-set in yellow gold,
Lot 663
A 9ct gold amethyst brooch, late 19th century, the large oval-cut stone claw-set in yellow gold,
65 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 20th century 9ct gold gem-set bug bar brooch, the knife-edge bar set centrally with a
Lot 664
An early 20th century 9ct gold gem-set bug bar brooch, the knife-edge bar set centrally with a
60 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A full hoop diamond eternity ring, the twenty-two round brilliant-cut stones millegrain set in white
Lot 665
A full hoop diamond eternity ring, the twenty-two round brilliant-cut stones millegrain set in white
170 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A five-stone opal ring, late 19th century, the oval-cut graduated stones spaced by eight old-cut
Lot 666
A five-stone opal ring, late 19th century, the oval-cut graduated stones spaced by eight old-cut
340 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Lot 667
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0 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A diamond and ruby-set gold brooch modelled as a seated poodle, with ruby eyes and diamond-set
Lot 668
A diamond and ruby-set gold brooch modelled as a seated poodle, with ruby eyes and diamond-set
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A jade and diamond dress ring, the oval jade cabochon claw-set between crossover shoulders each
Lot 669
A jade and diamond dress ring, the oval jade cabochon claw-set between crossover shoulders each
280 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, the double profile of a girl and a young woman signed "R. Pernice",
Lot 670
A 9ct gold shell cameo brooch, the double profile of a girl and a young woman signed "R. Pernice",
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A 20th century yellow metal bracelet, set with five cabochon green semi-precious stones, possibly
Lot 671
A 20th century yellow metal bracelet, set with five cabochon green semi-precious stones, possibly
550 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A diamond brooch, early 20th century, modelled as a pheasant, the body close-set with old-cut
Lot 672
A diamond brooch, early 20th century, modelled as a pheasant, the body close-set with old-cut
300 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A seed pearl and diamond bar brooch, c. 1900, set to the centre with a three leaf clover design
Lot 673
A seed pearl and diamond bar brooch, c. 1900, set to the centre with a three leaf clover design
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A pair of 9ct gold, mother of pearl, enamel and seed pearl chainlink cufflinks, early 20th
Lot 674
A pair of 9ct gold, mother of pearl, enamel and seed pearl chainlink cufflinks, early 20th
180 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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Property of the late Countess Haig: a pair of Italian mid-20th century diamond-set 18ct gold
Lot 675
Property of the late Countess Haig: a pair of Italian mid-20th century diamond-set 18ct gold
800 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Property of the late Countess Haig: a pair of Italian mid-20th century diamond-set 18ct gold
Lot 676
Property of the late Countess Haig: a pair of Italian mid-20th century diamond-set 18ct gold
600 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A two-stone diamond ring, the pair of round brilliant-cut stones claw-set in a crossover setting
Lot 677
A two-stone diamond ring, the pair of round brilliant-cut stones claw-set in a crossover setting
2,300 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
A ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval-cut ruby weighing c. 1ct, claw-set between twin groups
Lot 678
A ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval-cut ruby weighing c. 1ct, claw-set between twin groups
260 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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A sapphire and diamond cluster ring the oval-cut sapphire weighing c. 2ct, claw-set within a band of
Lot 679
A sapphire and diamond cluster ring the oval-cut sapphire weighing c. 2ct, claw-set within a band of
900 GBP
650 - 850 GBP
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Lot location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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